There’s no question about it: budgies love millet! It can be so fun and rewarding to give your budgie the treat and watch them gobble it up. It’s clear they love to eat it. So, how much Millet can budgies have? A safe measurement of millet is about a teaspoon a day. It’s a good … Read more
Hang around with a cockatiel and watch him peck at his food for a little while, and you wonder if he gets tired of that pellet food and wants to eat something new and exciting and you will soon understand the answer to can cockatiels eat cauliflower is – yes! Can Cockatiels eat cauliflower? Yes, … Read more
During the initial days with my first cockatiel, I was confused about whether to give my pet bird any raisin or not. I was worried about whether eating raisins would be okay for my bird’s health. But now that I’ve been raising more than two cockatiels successfully for more than 5 years now, I have … Read more
One of the most important things that you can do for your cockatiel is making sure that it has a balanced, nutritious, and varied diet. What are good treats for Cockatiels? The best treats that you can provide for your cockatiel include organic, seedless fruits, vegetables, leafy greens, cockatiel pellets, and even natural baby food … Read more
It is essential for any animal to drink plenty of water, but you might have noticed that your budgie is drinking more water than usual. When your pet’s behavior is anything out of the ordinary, it is generally a cause for worry. Why is my budgie drinking so much water? Drinking lots of water could … Read more
We have discussed many times what different foods cockatiels can eat, but there are always questions about specific foods. Since a lot of people have problems with peanuts, it is natural to wonder if cockatiels can eat peanuts as well. Peanuts are perfectly fine for cockatiels to eat, and they even are considered to be … Read more
Water is arguably the most important substance for all living beings, including cockatiels. Humans can live for about three days without water, but what about cockatiels? There’s no definitive answer, but many people agree that cockatiels can live for about a day without water, even less. Never, ever put your cockatiel in such circumstances. It … Read more
If you hang around your cockatiel for a little while and see that they are not drinking their water, you will soon know the answer to why is my cockatiel not drinking water-it is very likely due to the quality of the water being served. Why is my cockatiel not drinking water? The water may … Read more
Budgie owners are more likely to notice their birds taking a bath in the water bowl as opposed to drinking from it. Some owners never see their birds take a drink and may wonder if their birds even need water at all. How long can budgies go without water? Budgies can last without water for … Read more
I was asking the same question that whether I should or shouldn’t give my cockatiels blueberries, a few years back when I brought home two cockatiels for the first time. But, now after six years, having two grown and healthy cockatiels, I no longer have any doubts regarding feeding my cockatiels blueberries as I know … Read more